The Idea of You by Robinne Lee is a novel that explores a unique and forbidden romance between a 39-year-old gallery owner, Solène, and a 20-year-old frontman of a popular boy band, Hayes. The story delves into the complexities of their relationship, addressing issues such as ageism, sexism, and the challenges of fame. The writing style is described as intense, steamy, and thought-provoking, with a focus on the emotional and physical connection between the characters.
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Triggers include themes of age difference, public scrutiny, emotional turmoil, and relationship challenges that may not result in a happy ending.
Has Romance?
The romance between Solène and Hayes is central to the plot, driving the story forward with intense chemistry and emotional depth.
From The Publisher:
Included on The Skimm's 2020 list of Eight Books Both You and Mom Will Love
"The sleeper hit of the pandemic . . . . There is no escapism like reading about a nearly middle-aged woman embarking on a glittering, global love affair with a thoughtful young sex god . . . . It's electric, triumphant to read." -Vogue.com
"An OMG page-turner." -Gabrielle Union
Solène Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old owner of an art gallery in Los Angeles, is reluctant to take her daughter, Isabelle, to meet her favorite boy band. But since her divorce, she's more eager than ever to be close to Isabelle. The last thing Solène expects is to make a connection with one of the members of the world-famous August Moon. But Hayes Campbell is clever, winning, confident, and posh, and the attraction is immediate. That he is all of twenty years old further complicates things.
What begins as a series of clandestine trysts quickly evolves into a passionate and genuine relationship. It is a journey that spans continents as Solène and Hayes navigate each other's worlds: from stadium tours to international art fairs to secluded hideaways in Paris and Miami. For Solène, it is a reclaiming of self, as well as a rediscovery of happiness and love. When Solène and Hayes' romance becomes a viral sensation, and both she and her daughter become the target of rabid fans and an insatiable media, Solène must face how her romantic life has impacted the lives of those she cares about most.
Ratings (30)
Incredible (7) | |
Loved It (11) | |
Liked It (6) | |
It Was OK (1) | |
Did Not Like (3) | |
Hated It (2) |
Reader Stats (64):
Read It (30) | |
Want To Read (20) | |
Did Not Finish (1) | |
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1 comment(s)
The book was OK, it felt like it could have been a lot shorter than it actually was.
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About the Author:
The Idea of You is actor, writer, and producer ROBINNE LEE's debut novel. A graduate of Yale University and Columbia Law School, Robinne was born and raised in Westchester County, New York. Robinne has numerous acting credits in both television and film, most notably opposite Will Smith in both Hitch and Seven Pounds and as Ros Bailey in Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.
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